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Book SynopsisExamines the power of the Supreme Court and cites specific cases which illustrate its relationship with other political institutions.
Trade Review"Alexander Bickel attempted to resolve the central problem of constitutional law: Our political ethos is majoritarian, but the court, possessing the power to nullify laws democratically enacted, is countermajoritarian. The problem becomes acute when the court imposes principles not to be found in the Constitution. Mr. Bickel justified that role by saying that courts should apply principles drawn from the 'evolving morality of our tradition.' Written gracefully and offering many insights into constitutional doctrines, this book is the most intellectually honest, if unsuccessful, defense of non-originalism of which I am aware."—Robert Bork, Wall Street Journal
Named as "Five Best books on the U.S. Constitution" by Robert Bork in the
Wall Street Journal
